Go for it. Ours is so old it's got the old naming convention as it's a 'Genesis Gold C' - basically, everything's stainless and it has the side burner. Use the heck out of the thing and it keeps on ticking. Only problem I've had was when a squirrel ate a hole in the hose from the tank to the grill

I bought one 4 years ago and love it. One nice thing about a weber is they are easy to find parts for. I have never needed to yet but that just adds to the longevity. Mine has a cast iron grill which does add to the flavor of the food.

I might add...mine has been knocked over by the wind in severe storms twice. Didn't bother it a bit.

I have one, the natural gas version, and we love it. It works great and has held up really well.

My kids were letting the lid free fall against the back stops and popped out the corners on the bottom that normally hold the lid place. Obviously this was user abuse but Weber sent me an entirely new base free of charge and no questions asked. The service call center is great to deal with.

On a different note, I received a class action notice yesterday concerning a case against Weber. They plaintif is claiming Weber has engaged in false advertising by advertising the grills are made in America but some parts might be manufactured in other countries.

Why do we do this to good American companies who have kept the majority of thier operations here, employ a lot of people here and make a very good product?

Sorry for starting to rant.

On a happier note I saw a 22.5" Weber Kettle at Lowes for $99 yesterday.

On a different note, I received a class action notice yesterday concerning a case against Weber. They plaintif is claiming Weber has engaged in false advertising by advertising the grills are made in America but some parts might be manufactured in other countries.

Why do we do this to good American companies who have kept the majority of thier operations here, employ a lot of people here and make a very good product?

Sorry for starting to rant.

On a happier note I saw a 22.5" Weber Kettle at Lowes for $99 yesterday.

Check craigslist. I see quite a few used ones on there from time to time that might be half the price.

+2 on this. +2 because I bought both my Webers on craigslist for less than half the cost new and they both were/still are in like new condition. I have one propane Genesis and the other is the Performer propane fired charcoal grill. The guy I bought the performer from was selling it because he said the propane part didnt work anymore. I sanded the spark plug and it worked fine. I love both these grills.

Just echoing the earlier comments. I have a 22.5 inch platinum charcoal and a WSM. Both well-designed and durable. Brew with a guy with a Genesis. He loves it and it has to be nearly ten years old. No issues whatsoever.